Put this in the make love, bar war category of Banksy stencil art. Iconic image. Proving that good art can be simple and meaningful and not overly complex and still speak volumes. From his 2005 show.

From his 2005 show, Police Kids highlights the juxtaposition of childhood innocence and the fears of violence. This print still hits hard in the current status of violence and school shootings. Whimsical but with serious adult tones, the bright blue background on white really pops. Not one of his most iconic images, but still popular one especially as it sits on the wall next to “Bomb Hugger” in bright pink.

Counting Crows are my all-time favorite group. People say the band(s) you fall in love with in your formidable college years stick with you. I have to agree. They are part of the soundtrack of my life. Here is an original spray paint and stencil on vinyl of the distinctive lead singer, Adam Duritz, album that hangs on my wall at work.

This might be my favorite Banksy print that I own. It took a couple of years to search and shake one loose at a decent price. Bought it in 2012. The seller would not ship it overseas, so I had him send it to my cousin in England and picked it up from her in person when I flew to London for the summer Olympics that year. Hand-carried it back with me stateside. Framed with thin-red spacers to bring out the “Banksy” tag in the corner. It speaks to me about the animalistic escape from the cage of consumerism. Which is ironic as Banksy art now carries so much value and collectabiliy.

One of Banksy’s iconic images, Laugh Now has a common theme (monkey) that is frequently used (he uses rats a lot, too!). This is an Artist Proof double number - they accidentally made two of the same numbers so one of them became an AP and this is also listed on the Pest Control COA as provenance.